Foreign Body in the Nose Glossary of Terms
The following are health and medical definitions of terms that appear in the Foreign Body in the Nose article.
Bloody nose: Bleeding from the blood vessels of the nose. The nose is rich in blood vessel... See the entire definition of Bloody noseBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingCatheter: A thin, flexible tube. Cheek: The side of the face, which forms the side wall of the mouth. The cheekbone is part... See the entire definition of CheekCocaine: A substance derived from the leaves of the coca plant that is a bitter, addictive... See the entire definition of CocaineComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCompress: Cloth or another material applied under pressure to an area of the skin and held... See the entire definition of CompressCongestion: An abnormal or excessive accumulation of a body fluid. The term is used broadl... See the entire definition of CongestionCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCure: 1. To heal, to make well, to restore to good health. 2. A time withou... See the entire definition of CureDiagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDischarge: 1.The flow of fluid from part of the body, such as from the nose or vag... See the entire definition of DischargeDrip: Short for intravenous drip, a device for administering a fluid drop-by-drop into a v... See the entire definition of DripEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEsophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach. The esophagus lie... See the entire definition of Esophagus
Gastroenterologist: A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases... See the entire definition of GastroenterologistImpetigo: A skin infection caused by the staphylococcus or, less often, by the streptococc... See the entire definition of ImpetigoInfection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionInjure: To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emotional sense. Fr... See the entire definition of InjureLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNasal: Having to do with the nose. Neck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseNosebleed: Bleeding from the blood vessels of the nose. The nose is rich in blood vessels ... See the entire definition of NosebleedNostril: The external opening of the nose. The nostrils are also called the nares. Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPrimary care: A patient's main source for regular medical care, ideally providing continui... See the entire definition of Primary carePrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisRadiopaque: Opaque to one or another form of radiation, such as X-rays. Radiopaque objects... See the entire definition of Radiopaque
Rash: Breaking out (eruption) of the skin. A rash can be caused by an underlying medical c... See the entire definition of RashRemedy: Something that consistently helps treat or cure a disease. Scan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSinus: 1. An air-filled cavity in a dense portion of a skull bone. The sinuses decr... See the entire definition of SinusSinusitis: Inflammation of the lining membrane in any of the hollow areas (sinuses) of the... See the entire definition of SinusitisSneeze: 1. As a verb, to suddenly expel air through the nose and mouth by an involu... See the entire definition of SneezeStage: As regards cancer, the extent of a cancer, especially whether the disease has spre... See the entire definition of StageStomach: The digestive organ that is located in the upper abdomen, under the ribs. The upp... See the entire definition of StomachSubstance: 1. Material with particular features. Symptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Vomit: Matter from the stomach that has come up into and may be ejected beyond the mouth, ... See the entire definition of VomitWheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of WheezingX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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